Set in an immense world teeming with alien races and fantastic, almost magical, machinery, Valentine, an itinerant juggler, wakes up one morning with only a vague and troubled idea of who he is. He gradually discovers, through dreams and portents, that he is in fact his namesake: Lord Valentine, the Coronal, his body and throne stolen by a usurper. Across the giant world of Majipoor, Valentine sets out on a quest to win back his throne - and discover which of his enemies has the power to vanquish him so utterly from not just his throne, but his very life . . . (First published 1980)
Robert Silverberg
Robert Silverberg is a prolific American science fiction writer known for his novel "Dying Inside," which explores themes of mortality and self-discovery. His literary style is characterized by vivid imagery and thought-provoking storytelling. Silverberg's key contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of the sci-fi genre with his innovative and introspective narratives.
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